
Bubbling fruit filling, a golden nutty crust, and the kind of warm cinnamon aroma that makes everyone wander into the kitchen ā this berry crumble delivers all of that without a single grain of conventional flour or a trace of yeast. The filling comes together with fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries tossed in maple syrup, a squeeze of lemon, and arrowroot starch, which thickens everything into a glossy, jammy base as it bakes. The topping is where things get really good: almond flour and roughly chopped pecans clump together with melted coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and sea salt into a crumble that bakes up deeply golden and satisfyingly crunchy. Because the whole recipe skips yeast, leavening agents, and any fermented ingredients entirely, it's a genuinely worry-free dessert for anyone navigating yeast sensitivities ā no label-reading required. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work that cornstarch usually handles, keeping the ingredient list clean and grain-free throughout. Let it rest for a full ten minutes after it comes out of the oven so the filling sets up properly and you get clean, scoopable portions rather than a runny mess. Serve it warm on its own or with your favorite dairy-free topping for a dessert that feels indulgent but is built entirely from whole, straightforward ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the berries, 2 tbsp maple syrup, arrowroot starch, and lemon juice. Stir until the berries are evenly coated and the starch is fully dissolved with no dry pockets. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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